Christian Writer Author:
Josprel (Joseph Perrello)
Location:
New York
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United States
Email:
Josprel@yahoo.com
Website:
 Josprel is a resident of Western New York and is an ordained minister with an evangelical denomination. He holds a diploma in Bible Theology and Pastoral Studies from the Eastern Bible Institute (now Valley Forge Christian College) in Phoenixville, PA. His post-graduate studies at the Wesleyan College in Allentown, PA (since merged with Houghton College in Rochester, New York, and the Clarksville School of Theology, earned him a bachelor of theology degree. In addition, he earned credits in marriage, family and personal counseling as well as diplomas in the financial services.
As a pastor for ten years in Attica, New York, at the request of Attica Correctional Facility administration, Josprel sponsored and conducted three-hour-long weekly Bible studies for the inmates. The class grew to some sixty-five inmate students. In addition, he led his congregation in the construction of a new sanctuary, fellowship area and educational classrooms. The new worship center was fully paid in three years. During this time, he also conducted a three-time weekly radio program for five years.
Several of Josprel’s articles have appeared in his denomination’s official publication, which has a world-wide circulation of over 1,000,000 subscribers. He also has been published in the official magazines of other church bodies. His article, “Horses in Heaven,” that first appeared in his denomination’s magazine, was republished in the magazine of home missionaries who minister to race track employees. “Mission Field on Wheels,” a story that highlights the ministry of trucker chaplains, also initially was published by Josprel’s denomination, as was, “Miracle in the Mud.” Both were subsequently carried by publications of other denominations. Josprel currently is authoring two novels, “Beloved Apostate” and “Kanfal.”
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Josprel's Articles of Faith - Peace
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Inspirational
Fiction: False
“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” – John 14:27.
Indisputably, Earth is a hostile planet. There has never been an instance when battles were not raging somewhere on our globe. According to Jesus, the world shall hear of wars and rumors of wars before His return. Until then, thoug
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Josprel's Articles of Faith - Entertained by a Sinner
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Devotionals
Fiction: False
Luke 19
The physician Luke, traveling companion of the Apostle Paul, recorded a somewhat amusing account concerning the efforts of man named Zacchius – a detested Jewish tax collector for the occupying Roman forces – to see Jesus. However, the aftermath of the man’s endeavors was all but amusing.
In chapter 19 the physician wrote that, while passing through the city of Jericho, Jesus was fol
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Josprel's Articles of Faith - Why Naaman was Healed
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Devotionals
Fiction: True
2nd Kings 5:1-27; Luke 4:23-27
“And many lepers were in Israel in the time of Elisha the prophet; and none of them was cleansed. Saving Naaman the Syrian.”
This author debated with himself regarding an appropriate title for this article. On the one hand, he considered titling it, “Missed Blessings,” finally concluding the title is too negative. “Why Naaman was Healed” seemed more appropria
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Josprel's Articles of Faith - Spiritual Warfare
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Christianity
Fiction: False
“For we are not fighting against human beings, but against the wicked spiritual forces in the heavenly world, the rulers, authorities, and cosmic powers of this dark age” (Ephesians 6:12; Good News Bible).
“A soldier on active duty wants to please his commanding officer and does not get mixed up in the affairs civilian life” (2nd Timothy 2:4; GNB).
Born again Christians are at war; they are
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Josprel's Articles of Faith - Do Business Till My Return
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Other
Fiction: False
Luke 19:19-27
According to at least one of the parables of the Lord Jesus Christ, God, the Father apparently functions as a stern master who expects a generous return on His investments. In the Gospel recorded by the physician, Luke traveling companion to the Apostle Paul chapter nineteen records a parable known to theologians by various titles: "The Parable of the Talents," "The Unwise Ser
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Josprel's Articles of Faith - Five Smooth Stones
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Other
Fiction: False
The Apostle John recorded the indispensable difference between a true shepherd and a hireling (John 10:11-14) - "I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives his life for the sheep. But a hireling, he who is not the shepherd, one who does not own the sheep, sees the wolf coming and leaves the sheep and flees; and the wolf catches the sheep and scatters them. The hireling flees because he is a h
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Josprel's Articles of Faith - Miracle In The Mud
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Other
Fiction: False
Psalm 91: The Soldiers' Psalm)
The retired aerospace engineering/technician was totally surrendered to the Lord. But for this fact, I would have found his war stories incredible. As he recounted them to me now, I understood his decades of silence on the subject; he assumed no one would believe him.
I listened in awe as Vito Parisi spoke. During Worl
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The Sower and The Seed
Christian Poetry
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Evangelism
Fiction: False
A sower sowed a seed one day,
Along life's road, a weary way,
The seed of hope, of God's deep love,
Of unseen things, of Christ above,
Of Christ's salvation, strong and true,
His sacrifice for me and you,
This seed was sown one happy day,
The sower sowed, then went his way.
A sower sowed a seed one day,
He sowed the seed, but did not stay,
The seed did grow, not strong and tr
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Josprel's Articles of Faith - That You May Live Again
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Other
Fiction: True
With apprehension, Odom and Chevva approached the spot indicated by Logos. They lifted their guilt-lowered eyes, and were astounded by the scene before them. Trussed on a large, flat-topped rock was a lamb - a pure-white yearling, - uttering no sound. The couple never had seen any creature so handled. The animal obviously was uncomfortable on its stone bed.
Logos stood at one side of the rock,
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Josprel's Articles of Faith - A Matter of Forgivness
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Forgiveness
Fiction: False
"Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? As many as seven times?" This question was asked of Jesus by the Apostle Peter. Jesus replied, "I do not say to you seven times, but seventy times seven (Mt, 18:21-22). Christ's answer indicates that the Lord places no limits on our need to forgive. We might just as well ask, "How often shall I breath?" We must continuously breat
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Josprel's Articles of Faith - Quiet Moments with God
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Other
Fiction: False
"You don't want the radio on this morning do you, honey?" my wife, Marie, asked.
Usually, during breakfast, we listen to the news, but this Monday we added the bonus of a quiet meal to our devotions.
The previous day we conducted services at a church across the city. Spring road repairs made traveling hectic. Though we allowed ample time to arrive unhurriedly, the detour mazes repeatedly rou
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Josprel's Articles of Faith - The Agnostic Violinist
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Other
Fiction: False
Chapter One
Broszi Lombardino and Paul Perrello grew up like brothers. Their Italian immigrant parents met at Ellis Island and settled almost next door to each other. Shortly thereafter, their sons were born, only two days apart. Like twins, each had no personal history unrelated to the other.
Both boys studied music and developed into superb musicians. Broszi became a master drummer who
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Josprel's Articles of Faith - Not I But Christ
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Christianity
Fiction: False
Some have compared chapter seven of Paul’s epistle to the Romans to a starless sky, whereas chapter eight - which sets forth the secret of the believer’s victory over sin - is like a mid-summer morning with the promise of a brighter tomorrow. Set aside what you are doing for a while and read chapter seven of Romans and compare it to chapter eight. What a contrast!
Chapter seven describes a com
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Josprel's Articles of Faith - A Man of Faith
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Faith
Fiction: False
Called “An Apostle of Faith,” George Mueller was converted to Christ in 1826 at age twenty-one. Shortly there after, he sailed to England from Prussia without letters of introduction, money or recommendations – absolutely unknown and with a very imperfect knowledge of the English language. At that time, he wrote in his journal [his diary]: “My whole life shall be one service for God.”
Mueller b
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Josprel’s Articles of Faith - Tested by Blessings
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Life
Fiction: False
During the Second World War, while interned in a German concentration camp for following Jesus Christ, a dedicated Christian lay-worker was asked, “Suppose your God doesn't free you from here, will you still follow Him?”
“Of coarse I shall follow Him. Since He has led me here, He has a reason for my being in this place.”
As believers, we recognize that “fiery trials” often test us. Yet how
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Josprel's Articles of Faith - Maximum Security
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Inspirational
Fiction: False
Alone, I began the long stroll down the main corridor of the Attica Correctional Facility. Intermittently, my progress was blocked by a series of security gates, some controlled by turnkeys, others by officers protected inside barred, bulletproof, glass cages. Each gate opened heavily to my approach, closing behind me with an ominous metallic clang.
As I turned into adjoining passages, at time
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Josprel's Articles of Faith - Snow: A Patience Grower
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Inspirational
Fiction: False
Humor with a Purpose:
An open letter to all those who live in snowless communities. If you are a Christian who has need of patience, move here. Believe me you don’t know what you’re missing!
We had a true "blaster" of a snow-storm here in Western New York, yesterday. The temp went down to 15 below zero, and some of our areas received some fourteen inches of snow. When I attempted to star
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Who Is This Child?
Christian Poetry
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Holidays
Fiction: False
Who is this babe in manger born?
On straw He laid his head,
Low beasts were his companions,
He had no pillow for his bed,
No crying did this newborn make,
Whose mother was so lowly,
Within His presence all who stood,
Sensed that He is holy.
Who is this child in manger born?
Poor shepherds heard He came,
High angels sang about Him,
That sin's power He would lame,
He would cleanse men
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Josprel's Articles of Faith - The Bandito and the Jungle Angels
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Angels
Fiction: True
*Names changed to protect anonymity
Riding on horseback through the thick, mosquito infested South American jungle, veteran missionary, *Duncan Haliburton, and his wife, *Erica, traveled toward the next village on their itinerary. This would be their initial visit to the village. It would be an extended one, and they hoped following visits would become a regular occurrence. With them traveled *
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Josprel's Articles of Faith - A National Moral Insanity
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Current Events
Fiction: False
"Woe unto them that call evil good and good evil." Isaiah 5:20 (The Holy Bible)
What a graphic description of modern America! Flying the banner of "personal rights”, our nation has rationalized a myriad of evils, calling them "good." We have a "right to our own bodies," therefore, innumerable pre-born babies are "terminated," and our society is called upon to underwrite this evil. Waving the
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Josprel's Articles of Faith - A Superlative Forgiveness
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Forgiveness
Fiction: False
Matthew 6:5-15
A gang of skinheads beat to death a teenaged exchange student from an Eastern country. The parents came to claim his body; as they descended from the plane, paparazzi mobbed them.
“You must hate those who murdered your son,” one commented.
“No, as Christians we forgive them,” they replied. They demonstrated a superlative forgiveness.
Some demonstrate non-forgiveness, as
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Josprel's Articles of Faith - Who Is Praying For The Arabs?
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Prophetic
Fiction: False
Who is praying for the Arabs? In our zeal to experience the fulfillment of Bible prophecy in the Middle East, those Arabs who have been born again, have become the forgotten sector of the body of Christ. Is anyone praying for the Arabs?
There are approximately 175, 000, 000 Arabs dwelling in some 21 Arab countries, and we seem unaware that Christ also died for them. Among them are Arabs who alr
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Josprel's Articles of Faith - The Brazen Serpent
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Overcoming Struggles
Fiction: False
Numbers 21:4-9
Gospel of John 3:14-16
Strong’s Concordance defines the word “kaw-tsar” as meaning “discourage.” A Hebrew word, it literally may be translated “dock off” or “cut down,” much as a farmer cuts down grain. Passing through the wilderness, after leaving Egypt, needing water, Israel’s courage was docked off – cut down.
Numbers 21:4-9 baffles many Jewish scholars. T
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Josprel's Articles of Faith - A Korean War Story
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Faith
Fiction: False
Based on actual events.
Marie and I invited several close friends to our home for a spaghetti dinner, yesterday evening. Their visit lasted from 5:30 P.M. until 11:30 P.M. We had a wonderful time. During the evening, one guest - I’ll call him Anthony – told us a remarkable Korean War story.
Anthony, who fought in the bloody Battle of Pork Chop Hill, recounted how, during that battle, he ca
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Jopsrel's Articles Of Faith - The Fragrance of Fresh Sweet Basil
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Christian Living
Fiction: False
Nothing surpasses the fragrance of fresh aromatic herbs. Numerous are the days I lingered in Mom’s kitchen - and afterward, in my wife Maria’s kitchen - as they created the savory meals that include such herbs. From childhood, this writer’s favorite meal always has been the “from-scratch” spaghetti sauce concocted by these two incredibly gifted domestic chefs. As I often have informed Maria, it is
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Josprel's Articles Of Faith - The Home of Forgotten Kings
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Bible Teaching
Fiction: False
2nd Samuel Chapters 11 - 19
All Scripture references taken from the Good "News Bible"
King David may have been a man who passionately loved God, but his family life often was in shambles. A study of his life reveals that, among his children, there was immorality, fratricide, treason and even the rape of a brother against a sister.
The rebellious treason of David's son, Absolom, against hi
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Josprel’s Articles of Faith - The No-Fault Church
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Bible Teaching
Fiction: False
The city of Smyrna, situated in Asia Minor (modern Turkey) was among the most prosperous cities in the Roman province of Asia. Presumably, the city was evangelized through Paul's missionary efforts at Ephesus (Acts 19:10). Some forty years later, when Christ critiqued the seven churches in Asia (Rev. 1:11), the Smyrna church was one of the two not faulted by Him.
The church was situated in an
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Josprel's Articles Of Faith - Adam's Rib
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Humor
Fiction: True
"Being cheerful keeps you healthy. It is slow death to be gloomy all the time." (Proverbs 17:22: Good News Bible)
(Humor by Josprel)
Of course Adam had no previous experience with a woman, so when his "rib" was "ribbed" by a serpent into eating the forbidden fruit and she gave a bite to Adam, the man had no way of making a valued judgment of the situation. Moreover, the fact that he j
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Josprel's Articles of Faith - The Mind Is The Matter
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Christian Living
Fiction: False
The older a movement, the further it drifts from its founding principles. Among Evangelicals of our generation, this process appears to be occurring much more rapidly than among those of generations. Among the major reasons of this rapid deterioration is the hypnotic influence of the modern media. Television, films and the much of the paper media are being employed by Satan as weapons to brainwash
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Josprel's Articles Of Faith - Can These Bones Live?
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Bible Teaching
Fiction: False
The hand of the Lord came upon me and brought me out in the Spirit of the Lord, and set me down in the midst of the valley; and it was full of bones. Then He caused me to pass by them all around, and behold, there were very many in the open valley; and indeed they were very dry. And He said unto me, "Son of man, can these bones live?"‚ So I answered, "Lord God, You know."
Again He said unto me,
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